Most Popular Family Events in London
Tue 5 May 2026 - Sun 17 Jan 2027
Tue 5 May - Sun 13 Dec 2026
Wed 6 May - Sun 20 Sep 2026
Thu 30 Jul - Sun 2 Aug 2026
Tue 5 May 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
Disney's Hercules
Tuesday 5 May - Saturday 5 September 2026
The musical, inspired by the animated film, based on the ancient myth - DISNEY'S HERCULES THE MUSICAL is coming to Theatre Royal Drury Lane in summer 2025! It's what classical civilisation would have wanted. Ancient Greece. A time of gods, ...
The Lion King
Tuesday 5 May - Sunday 13 December 2026
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical Based on the Disney animated film, The Lion King premiered on Broadway in 1997 and The Lion King London opened in...
Wicked
Tuesday 5 May 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Wicked the Musical the smash-hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is "the must-see wonder of the West End" (Andrew Pierce, LBC Radio). Based on the best‐selling novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously...
Matilda The Musical
Tuesday 5 May 2026 - Sunday 17 January 2027
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is the winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (R...
My Neighbour Totoro
Tuesday 5 May - Sunday 30 August 2026
Discover your spirit with the epic return of the Royal Shakespeare Company's My Neighbour Totoro, the acclaimed staging of the celebrated 1988 animated feature film by Hayao Miyazaki. My Neighbour Totoro is a captivating coming-of-age ta...
The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Tuesday 5 May - Saturday 18 July 2026
Based on the international best-selling book, this bold and uplifting new musical tells the extraordinary true story of William Kamkwamba. In drought-stricken Malawi, a 13-year-old boy dreams of saving his village. Nobody believes he can - ...
Shrek's Adventure London
Tuesday 5 May 2026 - Monday 1 March 2027
Shrek's Adventure is a brilliantly bonkers, interactive and immersive walkthrough experience, where the whole family can journey through Far Far Away as the stars of the show. See, hear, touch and smell the adventure by exploring 9 fairytal...
The Paddington Bear Experience
Tuesday 5 May - Sunday 5 July 2026
Step into Paddington's world by helping him and the Brown family prepare for a very special occasion, The Marmalade Day Festival! This multi-room immersive Experience is London's most exciting family attraction situated on London's South Ba...
Royal Opera House Behind the Scenes Tour
Tuesday 5 May - Friday 31 July 2026
Take a look in the areas that are normally off-limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costumes and production workshops. Join one of the expert guides and gain unique insight into the many secrets and spaces of the Royal Opera H...
Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
Tuesday 5 May - Tuesday 10 November 2026
A Paddington-themed tour through London aboard a classic double-decker bus, brought to you by Brigit's Bakery, renowned for its delightful afternoon tea experiences. Enjoy sweet treats, marmalade sandwiches and animated storytelling while p...
PAW Patrol Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
Tuesday 5 May - Tuesday 10 November 2026
Mayor Goodway and Chickaletta have gone missing in London, and the PAW Patrol needs YOUR help to find them. Junior patrollers, are you ready to climb aboard the Routemaster bus and set off on a city-wide rescue mission? As you roll past Lon...
Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
Tuesday 5 May - Tuesday 10 November 2026
Climb aboard a charming double-decker for a Peppa Pig-themed afternoon tea through London's iconic streets. Delight in a playful menu crafted for little ones and grown-ups alike, while onboard entertainment, sing-alongs, and interactive tab...
Diversity
Wednesday 6 - Sunday 10 May 2026
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026. The UK's most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and...
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Wednesday 6 May - Sunday 20 September 2026
There's magic in every moment at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the most awarded play in history and "one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade" (Forbes). And now, the 8th Harry Potter story is bringing the magic back...
Paddington The Musical
Wednesday 6 May 2026 - Sunday 13 February 2028
Paddington is packing his suitcase and journeying to the West End for his biggest adventure yet! Swapping Windsor Gardens for the Savoy Theatre, the little bear with a hard stare, will be treading the boards from 1st November 2025. Book you...
Strictly: The Professionals
Friday 8 - Sunday 10 May 2026
Strictly The Professionals returns - bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever. Take 11 world-class professional dancers from the hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing, a sensational live band, and powerhouse vocalists. Add show-stoppin...
Royal Opera House Family Sundays
Sunday 10 May - Sunday 14 June 2026
Discover opera, ballet and the Royal Opera House with fun-packed creative activities for all the family. Family Sundays are a great way to explore the Royal Opera House, its artists and the world of opera and ballet in a fun relaxed environ...
Thurrock Workshop Tour
Tuesday 12 May - Tuesday 28 July 2026
Explore the state-of-the-art Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop and Costume Centre in Purfleet, Essex where expert scenic artists, carpenters and technicians transform design concepts into the spectacular sets and costumes seen on ...
K-Pop All Stars Tribute
Friday 15 May 2026
Ride the K-pop wave influencing the World live on stage! From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture. With explosive performances of today's biggest K-...
Tea and Tour
Sunday 17 May - Friday 17 July 2026
Journey behind the scenes and delve into the history of Swan Lake on this ballet-themed tour, complete with a delicious afternoon tea. ...
Taste Film presents Paddington (PG)
Wednesday 20 May - Friday 5 June 2026
Step into the warm, whimsical world of Paddington with Taste Film's latest immersive cinematic dining event. Cosying up in Parlour (the home of modern British cuisine, with a twist), it's the perfect spot to begin this journey. Think of th...
Annie
Saturday 23 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver War...
Story-time with Little Supernovas - The Little Mermaid
Friday 19 June 2026
Join Little Supernovas for a fun retelling of the popular fairytale The Little Mermaid! The Little Mermaid falls in love with a human Prince and makes a deal with a Seawitch to swap her tail for legs - will they get their happily ever after...
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Monday 22 June - Saturday 5 September 2026
Based on Britain's best-loved picture book by Judith Kerr, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to the West End. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it p...
Malory Towers
Tuesday 30 June - Saturday 4 July 2026
Nostalgic, naughty, and perfect for now, Enid Blyton's Malory Towers is the original 'Girl Power' story. Get ready for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music, as Emma Rice Company's production has been de...
Kaleidoscope Festival
Saturday 11 July 2026
A summer celebration in the capital like no other. Kaleidoscope is London's highest festival, set atop a hill within 196 acres of parkland offering the best panoramic views across the city. As well as incredible live music, mesmerising ...
The Gruffalo
Friday 17 July - Sunday 6 September 2026
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for h...
Dinosaur World Live
Tuesday 28 July - Sunday 6 September 2026
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family - now returning to The Lowry due to popular demand! Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted te...
The Enormous Crocodile - The Musical
Wednesday 29 July - Saturday 22 August 2026
"For my lunch today I would like... a nice juicy little child!" He's greedy, he's grumptious, he's horrid! The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees... Only...
Bluey's Big Play
Thursday 30 July - Sunday 2 August 2026
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey's Big Play is a brand-new thea...
Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show
Saturday 1 August 2026
Get ready for a brilliant live experience as Tom Gates and his world of doodles, music, and laughs hit the stage in 2025! Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon and the hit TV show, the Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show brings alive the ill...
The Dinosaur That Pooped
Sunday 4 October 2026
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or ...
Avatar - The Last Airbender in Concert
Saturday 17 October 2026
Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this unforgettable concert experience. The 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breathtaking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual jo...
West End Magic
Saturday 17 October 2026
London's longest-running theatre magic show, direct from the Leicester Square Theatre, presents some of the most exciting names in magic & variety in the UK. An exciting, family-friendly show offering an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and...
Gladiators Live
Saturday 7 November - Sunday 20 December 2026
Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut in arenas across the UK for the very first time in 2025. Featuring the new stars of the UK TV series Gladiators, the live show will be a spe...
Paddington Christmas Lights Bus Tour
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Tuesday 5 January 2027
Hop aboard a beautifully decorated classic Routemaster bus for a festive London adventure! The Paddington Christmas Lights Bus Tour pairs twinkling city views with a delightful Paddington-themed afternoon tea, complete with the famous mar...
A Christmas Carol - A Version by Jack Thorne
Thursday 12 November 2026 - Saturday 9 January 2027
Matthew Warchus' big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens' immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials). A Christmas Carol f...
The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
Saturday 28 November 2026
Back by popular demand, Disney's much loved 1992 musical comedy The Muppet Christmas Carol returns. The beloved festive movie will be brought to life by a talented orchestra performing its musical score live in time with the film. The or...
Stick Man
Thursday 3 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions' delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's Stick Man is back in town! What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants t...
The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
Saturday 5 December 2026
Back by popular demand, Disney's much loved 1992 musical comedy The Muppet Christmas Carol returns. The beloved festive movie will be brought to life by a talented orchestra performing its musical score live in time with the film. The or...
